Windsor & District

     Chamber of Commerce

Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce Electronic Update

E-UPDATE

 

May 21, 2004 

 

Dear Member,

This issue of our Electronic Update contains news, upcoming events and important announcements.  

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS

CHAMBER'S COMMENTS ON THE 2004 PROVINCIAL BUDGET

On May 18, 2004 the Ontario Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara, introduced his government's first budget. The Chamber's Finance & Taxation Committee provided comments to the media. Ed Miles, Chartered Accountant and member of the Committee, stated that "With the new budget Windsor would benefit from the 2 cents per liter gas tax to be returned to municipalities and the ongoing Windsor Gateway Action Plan. It is disappointing that the government, in its first budget, has contradicted its explicit promises." 

For more of the Chamber's comments on the 2004 Ontario Provincial Budget visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org.   

 

CHAMBER'S COMMENTS ON THE 2004 CITY OF WINDSOR BUDGET

In its 2004 Municipal Pre-Budget Submission on February 18, 2004, the Chamber made eight recommendations for the City of Windsor Budget. Three months later the City Council approved the City's 2004 Budget. Among the chamber's recommendations were a reduction in the City's Tax Rate to take into account the increase in the Current Value Assessment so the overall increase in property taxes is held to the rate of inflation. 

 

Speaking on the 2004 City of Windsor Budget Marty Komsa, Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors, stated that "the membership has been putting forward suggestions about fiscal responsibility for the past few years. We are in difficult financial times now and a new direction is needed and I'm encouraged by what I am hearing from our new leadership."  

 

For the Chamber's Pre-Budget presentation and other statements related to the City of Windsor Budget visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org or call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28 

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

 

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 - Cleary International Centre 

Sponsored By: Ambassador Bridge

Distinguished speaker: U.S. Ambassador Paul Cellucci Topic: U.S. - Canada Relationship. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 for members, $40 for non-members. To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30 

 

68th ANNUAL MEMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, June 14, 2004 - Pointe West Golf Course

Sponsored by: MaXess Networx 

ONLY 10 TEE TIMES LEFT for the 8:00 a.m. shotgun start! 

You don't have to have a foursome to participate.

Mark your Calendar now for this popular tournament. Double shotgun 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.  AFTERNOON SHOTGUN IS SOLD OUT!!! 

Promote and maximize your company's exposure by donating a Golf Prize for this elite annual tournament. Contact Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30

 

JUNE AFTER BUSINESS TRADESHOW

Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Windsor Yacht Club

This is the only summer tradeshow, boasting 28 exhibitors! Enjoy the water view and barbeque on the Yacht Club's back deck. 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tickets $12, $15 at the door, $25 for non-members. To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31

 

CHAIRMAN’S BALL

(DATE CHANGE: Please Note the Change of Date for this Event)

Friday, June 25, 2004 - Casino Windsor

Gold Sponsor: Casino Windsor

Silver Sponsor: Valiant Corporation

Bronze Sponsors: Blonde & Little Insurance, Canadian Tire East (Peter Edmonson Ent.), Mr.Copies, Media Street Productions, Windsor Family Credit Union

Mark your calendar now for this "must attend" event celebrating Chamber Chairman Marty Komsa and this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Gerald Freed & Alan Orman. To order tickets please fax request to: (519) 966-0603 or register online.

 

GOOD MORNING WINDSOR ESSEX COUNTY

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - Boppers Cafe, La Salle

Hottest Leads Program - Roundtable Presentations and Networking. Tickets: $12. Must Pre-Register before June 24, 2004. Continental breakfast will be provided, presentations begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30

 

LATE SUMMER AFTER BUSINESS
Thursday, August 12, 2004 - Hiram Walker Reception Centre

More details to follow. 

 

25th ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Sunday, September 12, 2004 - Ciociaro Club 

This year's theme: "Toga Party- Come Out and Conquer the Cup" Starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Ciociaro Club- 3745 North Talbot Road. 

$355 for site registration, $360 for larger site. 

To Register visit Events Online or contact Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31

 

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2003-2004

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce events.  Review the package online. (pdf)

 

Until Next Update,

 

Linda E. Smith

 

President

Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce

2575 Ouellette Place, Windsor, Ontario/ N8X 1L9

     Tel: 966-3696  Fax: 966-0603

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